The Contra Costa Point in Time Count for unsheltered homeless persons is in, showing an increase from 109 in 2017 to 270 in 2018. The increase may be partially due to a more extensive street outreach program.

Contra Costa County continues to be the focal point for homeless services because, unlike the City of Richmond, it has both funding and staff dedicated to assisting the homeless.

For news about efforts in Richmond, see:

• http://www.tombutt.com/forum/2017/17-12-20.html
• https://richmondpulse.org/2017/07/27/richmond-experiments-with-tiny-houses-for-homeless/
• http://www.tombutt.com/forum/2017/17-11-20.html